Access over 500 million consumers in Europe, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets and Canada’s second largest trading partner.
With trade experts in offices located across Europe, we can help you:
As an exporter looking to enter Europe, it's important to understand the trading environment for each country and which countries are covered under certain agreements. European markets can be categorized into:
The European Union (EU) is a single market of 27 member countries and 450 million consumers. In most cases, this means businesses can trade across EU countries with common rules and standards.
Canada and the EU have a strong trading relationship. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) provides Canadian businesses with preferential access to the EU. It also offers other advantages, such as temporary entry provisions, customs facilitation, and access to government procurement opportunities.
Explore country pages for available market information, contacts, events, and resources.
Canada also has the Canada-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement covering trade relations with:
Countries outside the EU and EFTA have different trade rules, customs procedures, and opportunities. You should adjust your strategy and do additional research before exporting to these countries.
Following Brexit, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Canada share the Canada-United Kingdom Continuity Agreement. Learn more about opportunities at Doing business in the U.K.
Canada and Ukraine are part of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement which eliminates trade barriers and creates new opportunities for businesses in both countries.
Due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there are unique opportunities for Canadian companies in cybersecurity and digital resilience, defence, infrastructure, and other industries. Learn more at Doing business in Ukraine.
Türkiye is a member of the EU Customs Union and is a strategic and emerging market for Canadian businesses. Learn more at Doing business in Türkiye.
Use our guides to plan and prepare before entering European markets.
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